Since the Western Jin Dynasty, the people of Fujian have begun to attach importance to the construction of various water conservancy projects, such as pu, ponds, sluices, embankments, lakes and many other forms, in order to promote the production of grain in Fujian.

The most famous water conservancy projects, such as the West Lake, the capital of Huzhou, opened up in the Western Jin Dynasty, and the famous Mulan Pi in Putian.

This was all in the Ming Dynasty, and it still played a huge role.

As far as Chu Ze knows, the West Lake in Huzhou Prefecture alone can store more than 15,000 acres of water for irrigation.

It can be seen that its water storage capacity is huge.

It also shows that Fujian's agricultural production relies heavily on these water conservancy projects.

It stands to reason that there should not be widespread drought.

Chu Ze asked Liu Jing: "Lord Liu, since there are so many water conservancy projects, why do we see so many arid fields along the way?" ”

Liu Jing sighed deeply and said helplessly: "This matter is a long story. ”

Due to geography, there are indeed many water conservancy projects in Fujian.

But there are also many problems.

For example, West Lake, the capital of Huzhou.

In the past, the West Lake was more than 15,000 acres of irrigated fields, but now the West Lake has indeed become a place for dumping dung and grass, and the coastal shore sites have been dug up, the boundaries have been destroyed, and the water storage capacity of the West Lake has been greatly reduced. In addition, the gentry invaded the West Lake, enclosed the West Lake into their own territory, and filled it as a garden pond; As a result, the irrigation power of West Lake has been further reduced.

Until now, West Lake has almost become an ornament.

"If you know the problem, why not improve it?" Chu Ze looked at Liu Jing with sharp eyes.

Liu Jing's expression was bitter.

Before he could speak, Sun Zhengde sneered first: "Lord Chu actually expects them to solve this matter? It's better to dream directly. ”

Liu Jing: "......" He sneered, silently shrunk his neck, and didn't dare to let a fart go.

Chu Ze: "......"

Chu Ze rubbed his eyebrows with a headache.

How could he have forgotten that Yingtian Division was all angry with the group.

And this is inseparable from the local atmosphere.

In Fujian, there are many local tyrants and inferior gentry.

These people rely on their own money and lawlessness.

Mo said that he was only in charge of the construction of water conservancy, and even the political envoys of Fujian had to be constrained by them.

"By the way, you may mobilize the guards to suppress the local gentry?"

As soon as Chu Ze's words came out, Liu Jing smiled bitterly.

Along with some, there was also Sun Zhengde's sneer.

"If these guards are willing to cooperate with the government, then Fujian will not be able to produce people like Ye Zongcheng."

This is not very good, but Liu Jing has to admit that Sun Zhengde is right.

Chu Ze had an even more headache.

He knows a lot of problems in Fujian.

When he entered Fujian, he saw the arrogance of the soldiers in the guard.

But he didn't expect that they would be so arrogant that even the government didn't sell face.

Zhu Fan immediately said: "Then why didn't you take this matter to the table?" ”

"This ......" Liu Jing's expression froze for a moment, and he didn't know how to answer for a while.

Chu Ze lifted his eyelids, glanced at him, and said, "If you have anything to say, there is the second prince here, so you are fine." Then he picked up the teacup and took a slow sip.

After getting Chu Ze's assurance, Liu Jing had some confidence.

But when he spoke, he was still a little cautious.

Even the voice was lowered a lot.

He said, "Because I can't hand it over." ”

"Why can't you hand it over?" Zhu Fan replied subconsciously, and then immediately reacted, the reason why they couldn't hand it over was because someone didn't want them to hand it over.

As for who this person is......

Chu Ze and Zhu Fan glanced at each other and kept the matter down.

The most important thing now is to solve the water conservancy problem first.

When the shots are empty, we will deal with them.

Chu Ze said to Liu Jing: "In this way, after you go back, sort out all the problems you know, and then send us all the existing water records of Fuzhou Mansion, we want to see it." The last thing is to find someone who is familiar with Fuzhou Prefecture, preferably a local of Fuzhou Prefecture. ”

Liu Jing carefully wrote them down one by one.

After Chu Ze finished speaking, Liu Jing said, "Do you want these to be done?" ”

Naturally, it is necessary to control water conservancy.

There are many famous water conservancy projects in Fujian, and it happens to be quite close to Fuzhou now.

Chu Ze decided to use the West Lake of Fuzhou Mansion to set an example for the chickens and monkeys, and to deter the gentry of Fujian.

But water conservancy is not a joke, he must have some knowledge of the local hydrology and other conditions.

The hydrology, on the other hand, records various hydrological changes in the area.

It was what he needed most right now.

And Fujian's water history, because of geographical reasons, is very developed.

Whether it is the government or the private sector, there are a large number of water records.

All of this is extremely useful to him.

As for that person, the usefulness is naturally to lead the way for him, and by the way, the people of Fuzhou Mansion still have a humanistic situation, so that he will not be blind when he gets there.

Chu Ze roughly said his request, and Liu Jing said: "Coincidentally, Xiaguan is from Fuzhou Mansion, and the adults want a guide, and Xiaguan is the most suitable person." ”

"Really?"

"There is no lie."

Chu Zele was happy.

I really didn't expect to catch a trump card with a grab.

It just so happens that this person is the head of the Yingtian Division, and if you have any needs at that time, you can just tell him directly.

It also omits intermediate links, which is good.

"In that case, then you go back and prepare, tomorrow we will go to Fuzhou Mansion, and the things we want will also be sent to Fuzhou Mansion where we are staying." After Chu Ze finished speaking, he asked Liu Jing to be sent out.

And they also began to pack their things, just waiting for dawn tomorrow to rush to Fuzhou Mansion.

The carriage swayed, and after walking for most of the day, they finally arrived at Fuzhou Mansion.

The fact that Chu Ze was coming to Fuzhou Mansion was kept secret.

He wanted to take a look at the situation in Fuzhou Mansion before deciding how to start.

"Sir, it's here." Zhao Si's voice came from outside the carriage.

Chu Ze got up when he heard the sound and lifted the curtain of the carriage.

He was about to jump down when he heard a chorus of greetings: "Shen Nan, the prefect of Fuzhou Mansion, leads the officials of Fuzhou Mansion to greet Lord Chu and His Royal Highness the Second Prince." ”

Chu Ze slowly straightened up.

Zhu Fan also heard the voice and walked out suspiciously.

"This ...... Didn't you notice someone to greet you? Looking at the row of officials kneeling under the city gate, Zhu Rong's brows furrowed, and he subconsciously looked at Liu Jing.

Chu Ze also looked at him.

Even Zhao Si and Sun Zhengde, who were sitting outside the carriage, looked at him.

"......" Liu Jing hurriedly waved his hand, "It's not us, the adults have confessed, and we won't let us reveal the news that we are coming to Fuzhou, and none of us have said it." ”

The panic on his face was so palpable.

Chu Ze narrowed his eyes, then withdrew his gaze and said lightly: "It shouldn't be him." ”

"Who could it be if it wasn't him?"

Only a few of them know about coming here.

Chu Ze and Zhu Fan would definitely not say that if it wasn't Liu Jing, could it be ......

Zhu Fan's gaze moved slowly.

(End of chapter)